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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-20

In the District Court Of the Fourth Judie,s
District OF the Territory Of Montana within aaA
for the county Of Custer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
The Breakfast in Society.

The breakfast, rs form of entertain
ment, is coming into favor, and may
give the tea race for popularity. The
beauty OF a breakfast is that people gen
orally have an appetite for it, and have
also an opportunity of seeing something
of those who are there and exchanging
a few ideas. This is the great draw
back to the tea. Guests rush in. pay
their respects, hurry into the dining
room, gulp down ?, cup of hot tea and
bolt for the door, 10 90 through the
same rush at several other places
Then there is a sociability and inform
atty about the breakfast. The fishing.
so to speak. in social or sentimental
point of view, is better. The bait. you
observe. is better. and wary "catch'
will rise to a breakfast bait who will
swim around a tea every time. - Hash
lnqt0n Letter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
The Portents OF Comets.

The following table OF comets, and OF
the events by which they have been
succeeded, shows that the popular be-
lief that comets predict remarkable
events IS not altogether unreasonable.
Before Christ, 49,, battle of Salamis;
43l, Peloponnesian war; 33l, battle of
Arbela; AZ. death of Caesar Ammo
Domini /. b rth of Christ; 62, earth
quake in Achaia and Macedonia; 20,
destruction of Jcrusalem; 70, eruption
of Vesuvius. which caused the destruc-
ton of Herculaneum; 337, death OF
Constantine; 400, invasion Of Alaric in
Italy; Sl3, preceded the death of
Charemagne; S77, death of Charles lie
Chauve; 999. preceded the disasters and
terrors of the year 1000; 1906. conquest
of England by the Normans; 1928,
death of Philip Augustus; 1864, death
of Urban ". 1868 preceded the death
of Manfred, king Of Naples; 1878, ac-
cesson of Rodolph of Hapsburg; 1898.
modified character and conduct of
Koublai Khan, founder of the Tartar
domination in China; 1854. taking Of
Constantinople; 1900 Eruption OF
Tartars in Poland. famine in Swabia,
and expedition of Charles XII. IN
Italy; 1916, announced the misiortunes
of Munster under John of Leyden, in
vasion of the Turks in Hungary. civil
war in Switzerland, plague IN England.
foundations in Holland. and earth
quake in Portugal; 1856, abdication OF
Charles "; 1860, death Of Francis III. of
France; 1872, massacre Of st. Bartholo-
NEW and death of Charles "; 1917.
King Sebastian made an unfortunate
expedition into Africa, where he lost
his life; 1880, epidemic in Italy and
France; 1898, execution OF Louis XVI.
in France; 1894, downfall of the empire;
1911, birth of the king Of Rome; 1920
Napoleon considered the appearance of
this comet sign that his dissolution
was at hand; 1888, the attempted
assassination Of the emperor Of France
by Orsini and the Italian war; 1851, in
undation of the Danube, American civil
war earthquakes of Guatemala and
Rhodes, death Of the prince consOrt, the
new kingdom of Italy, emancipation of
Russian serfs, death of the sultan of
Turkey and the end of Rome as a
power. AL the Year Round.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
Made a Motion.

In the Arkansaw Legislature. Mem
Der from White Oak Fork: Mr..
Speaker, you, sir. have doubtless read
something concerning the tariff. Sir. |
am opposed to all kinds of oppression.
and | therefore move you, sir, that we
abolish, the tariff. y
Speaker-"That power belongs ex-
clusively to congress.
"And hasn't the state OF Arkansaw
got anything to do with it?"
No"
Then, sir. l was laboring under a
misrepresentation. As | arose to ma kc
n motion. l will withdraw my tariff
motion and move YOU, sir, that we adj
iourn till o clock. "-ArkanSuO IrdUe.-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
A Wise Provision.

Two old men lamenting the changes
that have taken place. First old man
(sadly). II cannot enjoy myself now
as could when | was boy. I can't
eat half as much.
Second old man. II cannot eat as
much now rs | could when was boy.
but l regard that rs rather wise pro-
vision"
"Why SOP"
because I haven't naif as much TO
eat. "-Arkdnsdw 7rdUeler.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The state reading circle, which has
been in operation little over year
and numbers over 900 members. ha,
for its object a desire To give teachers a
course of systematic professional and
literary reading, while in the discharge
of their duties. Prof David Howell OF
Lansing is assistant secretary, to whom
application can be made at any time
cor information
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
Another Sad Failure.

Sweet Girl-"And so you have been
on the plains for ten years."
Handsome Cowboy-Yes, this is the
first time I've been back into real civil
ization.
Now, please tell me, in that lonely
life so far removed from the refining
influences LIBERALIZATION, you know,
what do you miss most?'
"Oysters. ~ Omaha World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
Giving the Business Man
Chance.

According to the newspapers they
have erected business man monu-
ment down in Boston somewhere.
Think of tin Boston, He was not an
orator, or a warrior, nor a lyric artist,
but an honest man of affairs. The ped
antry of literature and art seems dying
a natural death under the full glare o!
nineteenth century wisdom, - thicago
Elite Nc1CS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

DR. Howard Crosby, a well known
temperance advocate. lectured before
the students OF a theological seminary
at Rutgers college recently. and in the
course of his address said he didn't be
leve in the pledge, and created a great
sensation by remarking that man who
could afford to drink claret with his
beefsteak and refrained from using the
wine was a fool
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

A Jacksonville, Fla, newspaper has
this advertisement; Being warned of
approaching death by my physician,
will sell my new $3.50 piano for Sl65.
will also sacrifice my organs and sew
ing machines, or rent them Also
American Encyclopedia, Peoples En-
cyclopedia. Gen. Grants Memoirs and
other books j. T., Hotel news office. y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Boston people Will find it difficult to
believe that the following advertisement
appeared in the Evening Post of Boston
in l742. ITO be sold by the Printer OF
this Paper, the very best Negro Women
in this Town, who has had the Small
pox and the Measles; is as hearty as a
Horse, as brisk as Bird. and will work
like Beaver. Aug. %, 1742."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

here is an evangelist holding services
in Denver, Col, who outrivals Sam
Jones in many respects. Here are
some of his dogmatic utterances. "No
man who wears tight pants can be Il
christian and no woman who pays 81
for an eight-button pair of kid gloves
can enter the kingdom of heaven. |
see you girls are inclined to kick at
that, but | don't care. He'll is full of
people who kick at the truth"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

One reason for Secretary Manning
resignation Is that there is too much
malaria in Washington. Another rea-
son may be found in the fact that a.
Secretary of the Treasury MIR Man
ming gets salary OF $4,000 per year
As president of the bank in New York
Is services are worth s15,t 90 per year
zee!
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Anent the possibility of war, Bis
marck said TO one of the deputies in the
landtag: You know quite as much as
| do. We live in state of peace, But
look at the French preparations at
building barracks, the position of Gen
eral Boulangcr, the constant cutlery of
the French patriotic league during the
past seventeen years, and then consid-
er what we have to fear from France"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

An American who recently visited
General Van Moltke was a good deal
surprised that the great soldier mention
ed no names of American generals ex-
cept those Of Grant and Hancock. OF
the former he said; "lie was a great
general. He was one of the greatest
that has ever live OF the latter he
remarked simply; General Hancock
was brave soldier"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The senate has passed the river and har-
Dor bill as amended ana reported by the
committee. The senate has also passed
the bill TO incorporate the ship and canal
company Of Nicaragua. The bill incorpo-
rates the maritime canal company OF Mica
rsgua, with the principal Office in New
York city. The United States il to exer-
else such control over the canal as provid-
ed for by the treaty with Nicaragua and
not inconsistent with treaty obligations
OF the United States with any power, and
is 10 enjoy its unobstructed use (at half
rates for troops, munitions Of war and
mails.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

A poet has written some lines entitled ~
Owe No Man Dollar" This, II true, IL con
elusive evidence that he is engaged In some
other business than writing poetry.-,Norois.
tocs Herald
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

III one city Is favored In legislative cir
Giles that city IL Detroit. From the mum
Der of bills and res olutions now before both
houses relating 10 matters in Detroit, one
might safely conclude that Detroit was
Michigan, and the legislature was convened
solely IN the interests of that city. Other
matters are attended TO. certainly. but the
Detroit delegation are certainly to be com
mended for the interest they display in all
that pertains 10 the City Of the Straits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The house of representatives of the
state legislature has passed a bill to
protect farmers from Bohemian oats
swindlers and others of like ilk. and AS
the measure will undoubtedly pass the
senate and become a law, let some one
immediately introduce a bill TO compel
a man to subscribe and pay for his local
paper, that he may know what's trans
piring around him, and be better pre-
pared to resist the willy Vaccinations of
the swindllng fraternity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
FROM THE CAPITAL.
Personal. Political and General News
Items.
Congressional Notes.
WAsHINGToN, Feb'y %,

Any nation that provokes Us 10 war
now, must do so with the understanding
that we are TO lie pretty well equipped,
the military committee of the house hav-
ing agreed upon "A bill appropristing So
Oo0OO for gun factory, heavy ordnance
mortars and torpedoes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Col. A. III. Heath, for eight years post
master at lonia, and IA man whose record
Is untarnished is announced as the next
commits sioner OF labor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

During 1886 the United States import
ed flax. jute, hemp. cordage, and
bagging to the amount of $2l ,S07 500
nearly 100000 of glassware. SAL
&c. iron and steel, So, 678, 1875 of
leather, S23, 596. S36 of silk and dress
goods. S7S,9l4.S4 of sugar. molasses,
and confectionery, nearly $4,000 900 of
wines. Sl7, 3,099 of wool, and of the
manufactured articles from wool, S43.
995,5l2. In fine, our importers bill
footed up for all articles in 1856, $685.
1855. while our total value of eX-
ported articles amounted To S699, 3d.
$50. A fraction over 81, 100000 of
these exported articles only were moved
by American vessels.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The bill TO prohibit the sale of intoxicat.
ing liquors within one mile OF the soldiers
home, which was introduced by Mr.. H.
Watson and has been especially champ
oned by him, passed the house by q good
vote. Ii was again the subject OF brief
discussion, and numerous amendments
were offered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

In the senate two more constitutional
amendments have been started on their
way TO the popular vote. The first amends
section OF article Of the constitution
so as TO give the legislature power TO pro-
vide for more than one circuit Judge in
the circuit in which the county OF Sagi.
nav is situated. The amendment will be
submitted TO the people at the election in
April next. The second proposes to amend
section 2, article 4, so as TO provide for a
senatorial term Of four years instead Of
two. This also is 10 be submitted at the
April election.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Inc Minnesota legislature Is consid-
ering II bill to prohibit alien land hold
ing. which is sweeping in its provisions
1t not only provides that none but citi-
zens of the country shall acquire lands
by purchase, but that corporations
more than 20 per cent. of whose stock
is owned by aliens shall likewise be
prohibited from acquiring lands; that
only railroad. canal and turnpike
companies shall own over 5000 acres of
land; that railroad companies shall
only own such land as may be neces-
sary for the operation of their roads,
and that all lines held in violation of
these provisions shall be forfeited
to the state, it being the duty of the at
torney general to recover them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25
LANSING CORRESPONDENCE.
General News Items From the State
Capital.
And i.gisi,,i,. Proceedings.

Aod Legislative Proceedings.
LANsINu, F.h'y -. 1887.
The two houses Of the legislature com
menced the work Of the week hy devoting
n large share OF their attention % the no.
tice and int oduction of balls and the pas
sage OF such local measures ms ought To
become operative in time for the April
elections. An unusually large mum
her Of this class have been passed Many
new villages have been incorporated, 9th
ers have had their charters amended, aud
this branch OF legislative work may be
considered pretty we'll out of the way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Mr.. Henderson OF Illinois had enjoyed
Logha's friendship for IA quarter of IA cen
fury, and gladly bore testimony TO the up
rightness of his character, the gallantry
OF his military career, and his ability as a
legislator.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The senate passed the hill 10 organize
the county Of Luce, but refused 10 give IL
immediate effect because the bill gave TO
the governor the appointment OF the coun-
ty officers. The next dav the bill was
brought out again for iii lssion by
senator who objects TO naming the county
after a living man, and proposed TO change
the name OF the county from Luce
TO Lincoln. This proposition raised some
thing OF "A connection. and n rather lively
debate ensued. The motion 10 change the
name was lost by vote of to 10, and the
bill was recommitted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The senate has adopted n resolution re
questlng the secretary OF the state board
OF health 10 furnish n detailed statement
OF all money expended and for what pur-
pose for the year ending December 81,
ISM
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

James W. Robinson from Vestaburg,
Montcalm county, has given notice OF a
bill worthy Of passage. 1t will provide for
the covering of machinery in mill. and
factories where workmen are liable to be
injured, such as saw mills This bill will
cover one Of the planks in the platform Of
the independent labor party Of the city Of
Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

II is reported. and on good authority,
too. that two agents OF graveyard insur-
ance companies are at work TO prevent
the passage OF the bill to regulate the bust
ness OF cooperative insurance. In spite
OF the efforts OF these lobbyists however,
the bill will undoubtedly go through
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

All business was laid aside / n the house
the other day, and the memhers paid trib-
ute and honor To the pUtriotic life and
character OF Gen. John A. Logan.
Mr.. Thomas OF Illinois said that in battle
Logan was born warrior, full 10 over
flowing with military spirit and dash. Few
men had held so many hearts in the hollow
OF his handy had John A. Logan. and in
Illinois the vacancy caused by his death
could never he filed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The conference committee on the Detroit
federal building bill have agreed on the
amendment 10 the bill and it goes back to
the cost OF the building and site Mt SLIGO
COO. This is 900 more than the amount
fixed by the house bill. and 500 900 less
than the senate bill. Under the circum-
stances IL is an exceedingly good com
promise, and credit is due TO Mr.. Maybury
as well as TO Senator Palmer for bringing
il about. IL is not expected that there
will be any opposition in the house 10 the
conference report, which was unanimous.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

lne contest between bay tlty ana Thst
Saginaw, over the location OF the United
States court, which has been before con-
gress since 1869. has been won by Bay City.
When the question was up earlier in tho
session, East Saginaw was winner, but
when the matter was referred TO the con
ference committee, IL was found that
through clerical error the word East
Saginaw" had been omitted from one OF
the sections OF the bill. The report Of the
conference committee was in favor OF tho
restoration of the words BAY City, to the
original bill, and this report was sustained
when the matter came To vote in the
house. After a fight lasting almost 20
wears, the Tale of the Two Cities is
ended.
The conference report on the Utah poly
gatny bill in the shape OF "A substitute for
both senate and house bills, has been
agreed TO by the senate, and the bill IL
in the hands OF the president.
The Meade bill which appropriates 500 :
OOOOD for coast detences, came up in the
house the other day. Lieut.. Gen. Sheri-
dan was present by invitation. He said
that he had heretofore refrained from ex-
pressing any expert opinion on the sub
ject OF coast defense, but in his view what
the country needs at present u guns, and
when these have been procured IL will be
proper to take up the question OF FORTH
cations,
Gen. Cutcheon says that the present
pension laws are SO badly out of repair as
TO demand n radical change, and he intro
duced bill in the house the other day
providing for the appointment OF a com
mission composed OF the commissioner Of
pensions, two representatives and to sena-
tors to revise the pension laws.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The governor has approved the joint
resolutions asking Congress To pass the
hill for "A settlement of the accounts due
the states aud appropratlng $4,000 for
who have suffered losses 10y the foods in
Grand River
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

Mr.. Mckinney OF Ohio thought that
Logan justly represented one OF the best
types OF American manhood and illustrat-
ed In his life the outcome and the possibili-
ties OF the American youth under the gem
erous influence of our free institutions.
Logan's creed was his country. Patriotism
was the sole plank in his platform. He
was every inch soldier-the very incar-
nation OF soldierly valor and vgor. He
commanded on the battle line, and never
ordered his men to go where he would not
lead. The qualities which made him a
leader in war made him leader also in
civil life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

IL is proposed TO remedy defect in the
present criminal laws 10y which many of
Tenders escape with light sentences. In
many cases of serious assault the accused
is tried on an information for murder An
acquittal on this charge frequently results.
but the jury convicts Of the lesser crime Of
simple assault. The punishment for this
is but n short period in Jail, and is quite
Inadequate in cases OF grievous personal
assault. bill introduced a few DAYS ago
proposes severe punishment on convicts
for assault when the offender has been
originally charged with murder
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

election of an additional judge Of the
supreme court. As il now stands the law
requires one judge TO be chosen at the
spring election for full term of ten years,
another judge for the term of eight years.
constitute the full term of a judgeship.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The bill to repeal the wide wagon tire
act has been adversely reported in the
senate, and the bill tabled. The bill was
passed several years ago and makes con-
cessions in the way of road taxes TO those
who use wagons with wide tires. IL is
generally conceded that the effect OF the
law has been to keep the public highway
in much better condition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The Baker conspiracy law will remain
on the statute books, the bill TO repeal il
having been killed in the house. The de-
bate on the measure grew very warm, and
members took occasion to indulge in per
sonalities To degree which threatened to
end in an uproar but for the timely inter
ference of the speaker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The non-partisan state central commit
tee. appointed at Detroit on the llth inst d,
by the friends Of the proposed prohibtory
amendment. held a meeting In the city on
the 18th. About twenty persons were
present. Among them were Prof Dickie
of Albion, David Preston and the Rev f.
A. Blades Of Detroit, ID. i. Sagendorph of
Charlotte, w. II. Brockway OF Albion. Oil
Inspector LaDu Of Coral Guernsey T..
Waring Of Lansing, W. ID. Fuller OF New
aygo. The object of the meeting was to
arrange for the thorough organization,
and this work will be commenced at once
Some counties have already organized,
and into the Others organizers will he i'm
mediately sent. About 100 speakers will
be put upon the stump. and part of the
work OF the committee was to arrange
how best TO use them
During the recent recess the governor
has affixed his signature to nearly all OF
the measures passed before the adjourn
ment. Many OF them arc OF a strictly 10
cal nature, relating to incorporation OF
towns and villages, etc
The clerks have been busy during the va
cation, so that the clerical work is now in
good shape. and this will, of course great
" expedite the work in both houses, and
of the various committees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The bill TO admit the wives Of veterans
to the state soldiers home is doomed TO
defeat. The bill i now on the house cal
endar, but Mr.. Manly, who introduced the
bill and championed its passage with
vigor and earnestness, has undergone a
marked change Of heart This was early
in the session. Since the bill was intro
duced Mr.. Manly attended the investiga-
ton at the home md is now convinced
that il the wives were admitted the build
ing would have TO be entirely remodeed
or rebuilt, and that the proposed admis-
sion is not at all feasible
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

A bill has been introduced in the house
appropriating $40, ZOO for the erection Of a
hospital and barn at and the purchase OF a
carriage for the Soldiers Home at Grand
Rapids bill for the general support OF
the institution was also introduced at the
same time. The amount was left blank
Representative Dixon says the managers
of the Soldiers Home ask for $500, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-25

The following substitute for the Eads
Tehauntepec ship railway bill was offered
in the senate, and agreed to without divis-
ion; IL incorporates James Il. Eads and
some eighty other persons named a. a
body polite under the name and title Of
the Atlantic q Pacific ship railway com
pany. The stock is not to exceed 100. 000 =
coo. III $4,000 600 OF stock is not subscribed
for, and 10 per cent in cash paid thereon
within two years, the charter is to expire
by limitation.